Florida § 63.0425 - Grandparent’s right to notice.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 63.0425 — Grandparent’s right to notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.0425. Grandparent’s right to notice.
(1) If a child has lived with a grandparent for at least 6 months within the 24-month period immediately preceding the filing of a petition for termination of parental rights pending adoption, the adoption entity shall provide notice to that grandparent of the hearing on the petition. (2) This section does not apply if the placement for adoption is the result of the death of the child’s parent and a different preference is stated in the parent’s will. (3) This section does not apply in stepparent adoptions. (4) This section does not contravene the provisions of s. 63.142(4).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 63.0425
What does Florida Statutes § 63.0425 cover?
Section 63.0425 ("Grandparent’s right to notice.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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